There are numerous teams in need of a franchise quarterback, but the 2025 NFL draft class, led by Cam Ward (Miami) and Shedeur Sanders (Colorado), is seen as one of the weakest in recent memory. The free-agent market is similarly lacking, with Sam Darnold and Justin Fields among the top options.
For teams that believe they are just a quarterback away from competing, trading for one may be their best option. A frequently mentioned name is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The 37-year-old Super Bowl champion has two years remaining on his contract but is guaranteed only $4 million during that time. While the expectation is that he will return in 2025, it’s likely his deal will need some adjustments.
Meanwhile, Stafford’s name has been circulating in rumors, with teams like the New York Giants emerging as possible suitors. While Stafford has remained silent on the matter, his wife, Kelly Stafford, has been more vocal.
She openly expressed her frustration about the team’s willingness to trade star receiver Cooper Kupp, and she’s also played into the speculation surrounding her husband’s potential trade. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a photo of herself and the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, captioning it, “Future might be blurry but the present is always clear with you.”
While some might see it as a harmless post, fans in the comments did not interpret it that way.
“Always stirring the pot,” wrote one user.
“For the love of our sanity stop teasing us,” added another.
“Sneak dissing LA LMAO,” commented one fan.
“Taking jabs at the Rams… for what,” asked another.
Fans will have to wait and see what the Rams choose to do, but it’s hard to imagine the team dismantling a squad that came so close to reaching the Super Bowl.